The NWS has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for south‑central Oregon and Curry County, warning of sneaker waves Monday night into Tuesday and urging people away from jetties and the surf.

Nickolas Edwards was arrested for a series of utility trailer thefts despite wearing a GPS monitor. His theft spree spans Oregon and Washington and includes reselling and re-stealing trailers. His bail is set at $100,000.

A 16-year-old Albany High student was struck and killed Friday night while pushing a rolling tool chest on SE 19th Avenue, police say.

Dayla A. Causey was arrested in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Portland Uber driver Mohamed Shaani, marking the fourth arrest in the investigation.

Rangoon Bistro will close its original S.E. 50th Ave spot on Feb. 28 and relocate into the former Deadshot space on S.E. 11th, adding seats and a bigger bar.

After a weeklong stalemate, Jamie Dunphy takes the Portland City Council presidency and says he'll focus on homelessness, permitting and funding.

A Washougal battalion chief is on trial after his wife’s Jan. 2024 death was later ruled a homicide; jurors were scheduled to begin deliberations this week.

Sunny afternoons and chilly mornings into the weekend, with gusty east winds rattling the Gorge and parts of the eastern metro. Advisories are in effect through Saturday.

A former USPS worker, Darcy Rae Nolan, pleaded guilty to mail theft, receiving probation and an order to pay restitution for stealing medications from parcels.

An Oregon man, Edward Francis Jones, was indicted on firearms possession by a felon and eluding police after a high-speed chase and months-long pursuit.

ODOT announced a paving project on U.S. 30 in Rainier with expected daytime work, ramp closures, and detours, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce maintenance costs.

Tate White is the new Deputy Director of Portland's Bureau of Planning & Sustainability with extensive experience in public sector, equity, and sustainable development.

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will host a town hall on federal oversight with AGs from CA, HI, MN, and ME, discussing legal strategies to defend state rights.